You know a young woman in your department who seemed to have it all — married, good job, one child and a second one on the way. Then you hear that her husband has moved out and they’re headed for a divorce. Or maybe you heard about a colleague who has lost his son unexpectedly, [...]

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Whether you’re a seasoned pro or brand new to competitive sports, there is a place for you in the intramural program! Team, dual, and individual sports are designed to accommodate all individuals regardless of their skill level and experience. Competition is offered in sports for women, men, and co-rec (gender combined teams). There are leagues, [...]

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As the days heat up in Seattle and the sun stays out longer, there is no better way to celebrate than to take advantage of some of our discounted events! Run/Walk with Pride 2016 Whether you’re a runner, a walker, or both, you’ll want to join the Seattle Frontrunners at their upcoming 4K/10K. Run/Walk with [...]

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Sports. People participate in them–or avoid them–for a lot of different reasons. For the past two years I have been avoiding them. But recently, I joined a rowing team. A Team In Training. The Team In Training (TNT) program, through the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), helps fund blood cancer research by getting a bunch [...]

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The short answer to this age-old question is yes — potentially. But the complete answer is a bit more complicated than a simple yes or no. Let’s look at the numbers. GeekWire recently shared a study that tells us exactly how much people in Seattle need to live comfortably: $72,092. This includes all of your [...]

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We tend to think of the workplace as transactional: we show up, we get paid, we leave. But that model misses something. "We’re still human beings when we go to work," said Ryan Fehr, an assistant professor in the Foster School of Business. "We still have emotions. We still care about our connections. Being appreciated still feels good in the workplace, just like it does everywhere else."

This April we’ve got a baker’s dozen of events for faculty and staff! The biggest event is the 3rd annual UW Scavenger Hunt. Explore the Bothell, Seattle, or Tacoma campus on your own, with your colleagues, or with friends and family. Start the Hunt anywhere on campus and your smartphone will guide you to the [...]

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Whether you’ve never tried mindfulness or you have a daily practice, there are upcoming events for all. For those ready to commit to a full-day of mindfulness, we have a retreat in April… One-Day Mindfulness Retreat Saturday, April 30 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Register here The Whole U and UW Medicine invite you to experience a full [...]

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Nearly 10% of all university students in the U.S. struggle with thoughts of suicide, which means approximately 4,700 students at UW seriously think about suicide each year. We have lost 20 students to suicide at UW-Seattle since the fall of 2009. Luckily we can make a difference by participating in the Husky Help and Hope [...]

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Did you know there is a group at UW dedicated to promoting social, intellectual, and cultural interactions among its members? The University of Washington Faculty Auxiliary (UWFA) is open to faculty, staff, spouses, partners, retirees, and sponsored friends. Our current membership is just under 300 and we have about 20 interest groups including bridge, book [...]

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Tom Hammond is a technology project manager for UW-IT. He also works as a volunteer field scientist for the North Cascades Glacier Climate Project, where he studies glaciers of the North Cascades to inform climate science. He has spent over three decades exploring the North Cascades. Read on for his first-person account of a recent [...]

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Caring comes naturally with a lot of important people in your life, like your family and old friends, but what about the random person walking down the street? You probably do care about that random person, but inviting a stranger into your house for a meal might be a little too far out of your [...]

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